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Colombian President Petro reshuffles cabinet after environment minister resigns

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has demanded the resignation of his entire cabinet amid growing tensions over recent appointments and performance issues, as reported on February 10, 2025.
Environment Minister Susana Muhamad resigned due to opposition against Armando Benedetti's appointment, which has faced allegations of violence and influence peddling.
Following a public reprimand by Petro, Labour Minister Gloria Inés Ramírez was the first to resign, stating that 'Politics must proceed without sectarianism and without ambiguities.'
Petro stated on social media that changes are necessary to comply with the National Development Plan and fulfill the mandate of the Colombian people from 2022.

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Buenos Aires Times

Colombia in crisis after president calls for cabinet resignation

Environment Minister Susana Muhamad is one of several Colombian officials to resign following an unusual and scandalous meeting between President Gustavo Petro and his cabinet.

12 days ago·Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Deutschlandfunk

Colombia - President Petro calls on all government ministers to resign

Colombian President Petro has called on his ministers and other senior officials to resign.

12 days ago·Germany

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Al Jazeera

Petro prompts Colombian government chaos with demand for resignations

Move follows an attack on the cabinet by President Petro live on TV as ministers criticise appointment of aide.

12 days ago·Qatar

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Merco Press

Colombia: Petro undertakes major cabinet reshuffle

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Sunday asked every member of his cabinet to submit their resignation, as he intends major adjustments to fully comply with the National Development Plan. 'I have requested protocol resignation to ministers, ministers, and directors of administrative departments,' Petro posted on X.

12 days ago·Caracas, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

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voz.us

Colombia: Petro calls for the resignation of his entire cabinet in the midst of a government crisis · Global Voices

The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced this Sunday that he asked his ministers and other senior officials to make their positions available, in the midst of a deep division of his cabinet.]]>

12 days ago

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El Mundo

Gustavo Petro calls for the protocolary resignation of his entire cabinet in the midst of the government crisis

The Colombian President's move comes after some members of the Executive resigned after a tense meeting of the Council of Ministers, broadcast live last Tuesday. Read

12 days ago·Madrid, Spain

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